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wolf in French

wolf in French is loup, louve, tombeur — wolf means a large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.

wolf in French

loup

noun

Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.

louve

noun

Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.

tombeur

noun

A man who makes amorous advances to many women.

loup

noun

(music) A wolf tone or wolf note.

dévorer

verb

(transitive) To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.

engloutir

verb

(transitive) To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.

What does "wolf" mean?

noun A large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.
"A pack of wolves howled somewhere beyond the treeline."
noun A man who aggressively pursues women, or, more broadly, any predatory or ravenous person.
"He had a reputation as a wolf at parties."
verb To eat something very quickly and greedily.
"He wolfed down his lunch in five minutes flat."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

wolf in a sentence

A pack of wolves howled somewhere beyond the treeline.
The wolf lifted its head and watched the hikers from a distance.
He had a reputation as a wolf at parties.
He wolfed down his lunch in five minutes flat.

Similar words in French

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Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wolf" in French?

"wolf" in French is loup, louve, tombeur. wolf means: A large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.

How do you use "wolf" in a sentence?

Example: "A pack of wolves howled somewhere beyond the treeline." In French, "wolf" is loup, louve, tombeur.

Are there other ways to say "wolf" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "wolf": loup, louve, tombeur, dévorer, engloutir.

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